“It’s not a phase, Mom!” How do we respond with patience, understanding, and humor when we inevitably hear this familiar phrase?

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Tzvi Freeman wrote, “We are all prisoners, but we sit on the keys.” Adrienne Gold Davis seeks out the key to unlocking our full potential as individuals – and as activists for change.

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It’s easy to notice “red flags” in others (and sometimes, purposefully ignore them!). It is much harder to see red flags in ourselves – and even more difficult to begin correcting them.  

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Each of us is a musician, playing a part in a symphony we will never fully understand – yet, that’s no reason not to play with gusto. 

Stubbornness is a blessing and a curse – and, according to our sages, an essentially Jewish trait.

“There is nothing new under the sun,” said wise King Solomon. Adrienne Gold Davis knows this better than anyone – and wants you to understand, too. 

Can a person be “canceled” – and is there ever a situation when should they be? Like all things Jewish, the answer is complicated.

“Too many people eat the peel and throw away the fruit,” a wise yoga instructor once told Adrienne Gold Davis. Discover what she meant on a new episode of Rise & Shine. 

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To be a mensch means listening to one’s soul – and that is much more difficult than it might seem. Our souls and our bodies are meant to work in tandem. Adrienne Gold Davis helps us find the balance.

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